Ford Falcon XM

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Ford Falcon XM


Ford Falcon

Ford Falcon XM

1964 - 1965
Country:
Australia
Engine:
6 cyl.
Capacity:
2.4 litre (144ci) / 3.3 litre (200ci)
Power:
121 bhp (3.3 litre)
Transmission:
3 spd. man / 2 spd. auto
Top Speed:
217 km/h
Number Built:
47,039
Collectability:
4 star
Ford Falcon XM
Reviewed by Unique Cars and Parts
Our Rating: 4

Introduction



Around 1,500 modifications were made with the launch of the XM. More chrome was added, heavier front end suspension and a new Super Pursuit engine (6 cyl., 200 cubic inch) was added.

Most importantly for Australian buyers, the Falcon XM was promoted as a stronger more rugged iteration. The Falcon's suspension, always a weak point on the earlier models, now carried stronger ball joints and bigger axle shafts, and even tougher engine mounts were fitted.

New front upper wishbones and coil-over shock units were incorporated, and the designers even went as far as relocating the rear spring-hangers.

In a major break from being a derivative of the contemporary US model, the XM's tail lamps were raised to boot level height for greater visibility. As an indication of things to come, some ‘sportiness’ was introduced with a dummy air scoop on the bonnet, and best of all there was the introduction of the now highly prized two door hardtop.

While the windscreen rake was the same as on the sedan, the coupe's styling accentuated just how sleek the the Falcon's design was. Few knew the coupe was actually heavier than the sedan, and was constructed mainly from imported body parts - it may not have been any faster, but it introduced a level of sophistication to the Australian motoring landscape never before seen.

Thankfully too, the XM did away with the dreadful and outdated vacuum operated windscreen wipers, these being replaced by a two speed electric motor unit.

Even the seats were made stronger, and afforded a better quality of upholstery. The Falcon really had come of age.
Ford Falcon XM Sedan

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Curtis
Posted Recently
Always had a thing with the xm falcon and wanted one but with a tough driveline, I had a 351 windsor with big mods & 4 speed toploader & 9 inch from gtho, I found my xm falcon in port Wakefield,sa, in 1991,original 170 auto owned by original owner in basically new condition and I got it for 1500 dollars, got hadfield kit, including everything,braking system included,along with all the conversion hardware etc.,the car wad no expense spared...it was most likely one of the best of it's kind anywhere. Driven on public roads was an amusing experience, literally nothing came close I can recall heroes in hr hk t g hq j x z lh, hdt...nothing would compete at all. Only time I was toppled was a man in an XD Fairmont ghia that was quite the beast!
Jim W
Posted Recently
I had a white xm falcon sedan, 170 3 on the tree about 1970 to 1977, it was a very good car, proved reliable,, would reckon one hell of a good 60's Australian cat!!!I ended trading it in on a datsun 200b!...what a pos, owned it for 12 months, then, after many issued, traded it in at rebel ford elizabeth, on a '78 xc s/wag....4.1,3 on the tree, bench front seat, copper brown metallic...that car was, tbh, superb...it towed the heaviest loads, towed a large boat...easily...was simply a amazingly good workhorse...no other car in its class was better, holden Kingswoods *** ed, 202 was hideous. 253 behind the pack...308 thirsty, & performance was not much...186 hr bomb was quicker!🤪😆
James
Posted Recently
I once owned an xm falcon,from about 68 to 76, It was a great car, was reliable enough, was nice to drive, best bit tho was the fitment of a 250 2v & auto from a damaged xy, was fairly gutsy, & beat plenty if holden v8s, in 73-6! Out accelerated mates lj gtr torana, most 253/308 ,povo valiant,...most models...many other cars around, datsuns,rx Mazdas,Toyota's, any 202 holden dungers,253 torana, 302 xa falcons
Don donno
Posted Recently
In the 80s, jim & bob has an argument to settle, jims xm 170 & bobs eh 179,in a tug of war....not only did the xm win, but he pulled the eh down the road & ripped the back end off the eh...lol
Alza
Posted Recently
217kmh hahahaha....not even down a hill with a 100k wind behind it
Pendles
Posted Recently
Xm 170 did 217 km/h...don't think so. They are a good car though...& i want to get a clean one, & will either swap, or sell my ve sv6 to get one.
 
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